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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,872.94, 92,284.74 and 36,659.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,872.94, 92,284.74 and 36,659.36 is: 50,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,872.94 : 92,284.74 = 36,659.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,872.94/92,284.74 = 36,659.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,872.94x = 92,284.74 × 36,659.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,872.94x = 3,383,099,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,099,348.45/66,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,589.96

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